It started Monday.
No matter where I was, I could hear people whispering. People gave me pitying looks in the hallway and refused to make eye contact. I distinctly heard Perky say “I just feel bad for her.”
Tuesday I began sending S. frantic e-mails, all of which basically contained the same message: Why does everyone know I am fired except for me?
In an attempt to be proactive, I spent Wednesday on journalismjobs.com, thinking that perhaps I could look at the whole firing thing as an opportunity to obtain a more interesting, better-paying job. Maybe, I tried telling myself, being fired would be good for me—after all, I had no interest in my job, only in the money it provided.
Then yesterday I found out that my lovely ass was not going anywhere. Instead, it was Perky who was leaving, ostensibly voluntarily.
My boss is already being nicer to me, presumably in an effort to transfer his affections from the departing employee to the one who will be, however discontentedly, sticking around. He even bought me chocolate. I ate the chocolate but am not fooled by this blatant bribery. I know I am the unloved stepchild.
UPDATE: Oh Lord. They are considering eliminating Perky's position. That means I will either be doing the work of two people for the price of less than one or the job will be revamped for an MBA with a suit, essentially giving me two bosses.
UPDATE: The boss just told me I was "really doing a good job." The man has no shame.
Friday
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The only thing worse than work is change at work.
He's probably not the only one.
I wish my boss would buy me chocolates. He might just get luck if he would.
I work for my husband. =)
My boss brings me chocolate every time he returns from our European headquarters. He does this in trade for my red vines. He's hooked. It works.
I'm glad you didn't get canned.
My boss goes to Bamf, and gets me nothing back.
They did that to me. Handed me more work, they looked at me expecting me to fall on knees with joy and thank them.
I think they were whispering about Britney.
I would have thought they were talking about your dad in the hospital.
Option 1 is your best bet. Double the work at the same pay. Companies LUUUUUUURVE to do this.
you know this is a sign that you should still be looking for a new job right? You don't want to be left behind while Perky moves on to bigger and better things... DO you?
I'm confused...The working world sounds so disgustingly complicated, now. I mean...is it worth it?
Well, I'm sure it is, but this little post, and mainly this blog, gives me the kick in the ass I need to realize that not everything is gonna be smoothe sailing after educational shit.
Could this be called a promotion?
So I'm guessing missing the breakfast meeting was no big deal then...? :)
glad you didnt get fired.
you should have spread rumors that they were 'letting go' of a whole level of the building.
cb
When they give you Perky's work and a new title insist on an office of your own and an assistant at least part time.
Since they already gave you a title promotion (that meant nothing) and now an increase in responsibility, this is the time to demand a raise to match. Even if you plan to leave next week. Your salary history will look much more impressive, and potential new employers will never know when the raise actually happened relative to when you left.
Might as well get used to it. What probably happened was that Perky was told her position was being eliminated, then they offered her another position with a lower rate.
Now that she is leaving, they will revamp the position, maybe combining it with yours, and give you a minor raise. Or they will split the duties among several people and no one gets a raise.
Cutting payroll is the quickest way for any company to show immediate monetary gain or stability. It is always a good idea to keep your resume updated along with a list of everything you do. It also doesn't hurt to put it out and go on a job interview. We live in a time where no one's job, at any level is guaranteed and it is best to keep your finger on the pulse!
Old Lady
Time to start practicing what you're going to say when you decide to ask for a big fat pay raise.... If they're going to make you do the extra work, they gotta pay for it! :)
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They probably had to fire one of you and decided on her because your pop was in the hospital.
Plus Perky was perky.
In the morning.
Completely unforgivable.
It's karma. You slid out the guilt inducing excuse at the exact moment it was needed, and gave them an excuse to overlook Perky's perk-related guilt.
Are you sure they're all just not terribly worried about you? What with your dad being in hospital and all?
I can't stand those days of closed office doors and whispers. I've endured them and they make me crazy with anxiety. Hey, at leats you still have a job.
Good grief! The changes a few months' absence brings.
Looks like you outlasted Perky and her conniving ways. Good for you. On the other hand, she wanted to stay and you don't. Glad that you're looking elsewhere, however.
Good luck to you.
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